Description
I made Tall Shinto Lantern on the potter’s wheel as a cylinder and then squared the body and attached a slab floor. Then I rolled a thick slab for the roof, giving the roof texture with an ridged rolling pin. The door is cut to follow the form and accommodates tea lights or votive candles.
I rolled the leftover slab pieces from making the roof with burlap to add texture and used them to create “windows”. Then I pierced the holes in modern cutouts. Brushing a little slip over the rolled texture of the roof and across the surface may add some interest.
After bisque firing Tall Shinto Lantern, I loaded it in my wood burning kiln, right in the trough. Salt introduced late in the firing vaporizes and forms a textural, coppery glaze. Natural wood ash glaze occurs in the course of the firing.
Use inside on a table or along a tub or shelf, or use outside in a flower bed, on a patio table, or landscape feature.
Truly unique and carefully handcrafted. Durable and enchanting. Makes a great wedding, anniversary, holiday, housewarming, or anytime gift! Start a collection!
Use tealight or votive candles. Access through Wired door. Carry with Knob handle. 9″ x 5 x 5
